Electrical

Everyone thinks of the local sparky when they think about the electrical trade, but take a closer look at any industry and you’ll find an electrical trade specialist channelling power in ways that might surprise you.

Trade Specialisation

Metal and Engineering

A career pathway in the metal and engineering trade offers a wide range of specialisation opportunities that are hands-on, hardy and often a bit greasy. Above all this trade requires determination and grit to deliver highly accurate work in varied and often extreme working environments.

Trade Specialisation

Automotive and Mechanical

The automotive and mechanical trade is for rev-heads and engine fanatics of all makes and models. You can specialise in engine types and sizes, depending on your host employer. A career in the trade requires passion and respect for the vehicles and engines you will be entrusted to maintain and develop day in/ day out.

Multidisciplinary Traineeships

Construction

Whether you want to build towers and tunnels or tables and cabinets there is a specialisation for you. There are even ‘finishing’ trades for the painters and plasters. The construction trade is founded on craftsmanship, so attention to detail and precision are must have traits for success.

SKILLS BASED COURSES

Are you a current or future apprentice looking to develop skills that can help you become more employable? MiTraining offers accredited short courses, self-paced courses for a quick “skills-shot” and nationally recognised qualifications in topics related to business and management.

ABOUT MITRAINING

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Applications flood in for local employer Hedweld

27 September 2018

Six apprenticeship positions with Hedweld have received more than 255 applications in just one week.

These applicants intend to start their careers with the leading Australian innovator Hedweld, a move that would help them get the most out of their training. These apprentices will learn their trade at the latest manufacturing facility in Mount Thorley, housing cutting edge CNC machinery and robotics.

In partnership with MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees, Hedweld has offered an annual apprenticeship intake for the past 12 years. The longstanding apprenticeship program has seen 51 graduates become highly skilled and sought-after tradespeople working locally and around the world.

The successful applicants will join the organisation in December, alongside 11 current apprentices and trainees still progressing through their apprenticeship.

Hedweld has a long tradition of supporting local people to become trade qualified and has a desire to bridge the skills gap. Managing Director Mr Ian Hedley said local apprentices were vital to the workforce at Hedweld.

“This is a great way to give local people a solid grounding in Australia’s advanced manufacturing industry.

“Through our commitment to training and development, we aim to provide the best possible platform for apprentices and trainees to reach their full potential.

“We see the beginning of an apprenticeship as the beginning of a long, satisfying and rewarding career that is underpinned with training and support of the highest calibre,” stated Mr Hedley.

These sentiments are echoed by Mr Craig Westwood, CEO MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees.

“The role Hedweld plays in continuing the development and upskilling of local Hunter community is vital to the region’s economic growth. It helps to maintain the manufacturing industry and the local community.

“The local economy benefits immensely from this, as good tradespeople means a strong industry, and a strong industry supports local businesses.”

“I’m not surprised by the number of applicants, Hedweld are a fantastic local employer who we’re proud to partner with and develop this hallmark apprenticeship scheme,” said Mr Westwood.

MIGAS, which has 30 years’ experience in skilled trade apprenticeships and traineeships, will be managing the recruitment, mentoring and training on behalf of Hedweld once the applicants are employed.

Six positions are available in Boilermaking, Electrical, Mechanical Fitting, Heavy Vehicle and Drafting.